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Lexie Brown’s 3-Point Barrage Lifts Storm Over Sun, 89-82

A third-quarter flurry from deep highlighted Seattle’s formula of shooting, pressure, free throws.

Overview

  • The Storm, which visited the Sun on Sunday in Uncasville, won 89-82 as Brown hit five 3-pointers and finished with 17 points.
  • Brown drilled four 3s in 1:37 to cap a 13-0 run that turned a five-point halftime deficit into a 63-54 lead late in the third quarter.
  • Connecticut drew within 80-79 on Kennedy Burke’s 3 with 3:38 left before Brown’s driving layup started an 8-1 close that sealed the win.
  • Flau'jae Johnson scored 16 and Jade Melbourne added 15 with six assists as Seattle paired 10 made 3s with 10 steals and a 25-16 edge at the line.
  • Aneesah Morrow posted 17 points and a career-high 16 rebounds for the Sun, and new guard Hailey Van Lith contributed nine points and four assists off the bench.